Pacemaker Follow-up

Regular pacemaker follow-ups with the healthcare team are a must. During these visits, the pacemaker’s function is checked, and any necessary adjustments are made.

Goals of pacemaker follow-up

1.   Optimize pacing system function to meet the patient's clinical need.
2.   Optimize the patient's quality of life and minimize fear and anxiety.
3.   Maximize pulse generator longevity while maintaining patient safety
4.   Identify and correct abnormal pacing system behavior (including abnormalities due to the generator, lead/s or due to disease in the patient or evolution of his clinical condition).
5.   Identify pulse generators approaching end of battery service or leads needing replacement and to organize pacing system replacements in a timely, elective and non-emergent manner.
6.   Identify patients readily and initiate appropriate follow-up in the event of recall or advisory